Chinese New Year Celebrations

Ring in the Year of the Dog in Canada’s oldest Chinatown at the Chinese New Year celebration on Sunday, February 18 from noon – 4 p.m. by the Gate of Harmonious Interest, located on Fisgard Street at Government Street.

Festivities will include cultural performances and a Kung Fu demonstration.

The Lion Dancers will parade from business to business throughout Chinatown, starting at 1 p.m.

The event is hosted by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.

Road Closures: The 500 Block of Fisgard Street will be closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday, February 18 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Surrounding streets will be closed and re-opened by Police as the parade goes by.